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Originally Posted by 78w72
For me & many others, we cant or dont want to spend $1000 every 5-6 years when the tires are physically ok based on everything you can see...
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If you can't afford replacing aged tires, maybe you can't afford the car. Your exterior examination will not discover any internal problems.
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The 4-5 year old new BFGs in my basement are still as soft as they were when new, still have that new tire smell everytime I go down to the laundry room, and are perfectly safe to cruise around on a couple thousand easy miles per year, IMO.
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No reputable tire store will sell you a 'brand new' 5 year old tire. They will dispose of it long before then. Most tire stores will clearance out tires approaching 2 years old at a discount.
This debunks the myth that tire dealers/manufacturers only recommend replacing old, yet good looking tires, due to age as you refer to below.
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its all case by case & tire companies want to sell you new tires so they come up with a magical date and for their own liability reasons. Also lots of shops still sell used tires, many are well over 5 years old.
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Define 'lots of shops'.
I'm sure there are SOME, but I don't know of any around me (and I was an ACDelco territory manager with a $2.5 million dollar book of business selling to new and used car dealers, independent repair shops and fleets - many of whom did a good business in tire sales).
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Change tires, oil, braided fuel hose, washer hose, etc etc as you see fit & can afford, but anyone telling others what they have to do based on a subjective date or opinion or a worst case scenario is pointless since each situation is different is all I was saying.
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An overdue oil change might cost you and engine. An old tire could (and has) killed someone, is all I'm saying.